Start the Season Simply

"As long as we know in our hearts what Christmas ought to be, Christmas is."
Eric Sevareid

The holidays can be tough for anyone, but can be especially difficult for victims with scarred memories. I've known many people who couldn't celebrate the holidays because past memories clouded the joys of their current life.  To me, this is allowing the abuser to continually abuse you; how sad, especially if that person is long gone from your life. 

Because I believe that healing is  accomplished by taking back ownership of your life.  Don't allow dark memories cloud a sunny today.  This is what takes you from victim to survivor. 

One simple, really easy step is to start with your computer. There are lots of pretty screensavers and wallpapers that you can download and add to your desktop with ease, such as those at christmasscreensavers.net.  The angel screensaver above is animated. Classic paintings float across the screen while optional Christmas music ( you can turn the sound off in settings, if you choose).

That will help you over the next month to change from a Grinch to a happy little Christmas elf: really!

Happy Holidays!!